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Renita Jean Orsinger
Aug 27, 2018
Renita Jean Orsinger, 67, Rockford, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, in her home. She was born July 3, 1951, in Chicago, the daughter of Paul and Lois (Comerford) Orsinger. Renita worked as a Registered Nurse for many years and missed helping her patients when she reluctantly retired. She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She enjoyed taking...
John E. Folgate
Aug 27, 2018
John E. Folgate, 60, of Rockford, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, peacefully surrounded by family. Born January 4, 1958 in Rockford; he was the son of Homer Emmitt and Letty Rae (Huber) Folgate Jr. He attended Second Congregational Church in Rockford. John enjoyed reading, eating and collecting things of value to him. Everyone who knew John, loved him. He...
Billy F. Fry Jr.
Aug 27, 2018
Billy F. Fry Jr., 54, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Monday, August 27, 2018. He was born October 25, 1963, in Malden, Missouri, the son of Billy F. Fry Sr. and Martha (Gould) Fry. Billy met his partner, Steve Fox, and they have been together for 36 years. Billy was a wonderful man who was always there to lend a...
Robert "Bob" H. Macroy
Aug 26, 2018
Robert “Bob” H. MacRoy, 68, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Bob was born in Chicago, IL on December 4, 1949, son of Thomas and Jane (Vollertsen) MacRoy. He married Karen J. (Carlson) MacRoy and had 3 children. After Karen tragically passed away in 1985, Bob married Linda D. (Stickles) MacRoy who had 2 sons. Bob...
Harold "Ed" Whitney
Aug 25, 2018
Harold “Ed” Whitney, 36, of Machesney Park, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018. He was born November 12, 1981, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Frederick and Judie (Adams) Whitney. Ed graduated from Rockford Christian High School, class of 2000. He went on to obtain his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media and Animation from the Illinois Institute of Art,...
Robert Hernandez
Aug 25, 2018
Robert Hernandez, 14, of Rockford passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Mercyhealth Hospital. Born August 13, 2004 in Rockford. Robert just started his freshman year at Jefferson High School and previously attended Barbour Language Academy. He dreamed of joining the military when he was older. Robert was a fun loving kid. He loved playing with his younger brothers and...
Ronald "Duck" L. Lester
Aug 23, 2018
Ronald “Duck” L. Lester, 73, of Rockford passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born November 22, 1944, in Rockford, the son of Everett and Isabelle (Einhorn) Lester. Ronald worked for Broadway Florist. He was a member of St. James Parish. Ronald was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed bus trips to casinos. Ronald liked...
Howard D. Lenox
Aug 22, 2018
Howard Lenox, 82, of Belvidere, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. He was born September 14, 1935, in Winnebago, Illinois, the son of Donald and Mary Olive (Kraus) Lenox. Howard graduated from Winnebago High School, class of 1953. He married the love of his life, Patricia Burns on October 10, 1959. Howard worked as a machinist and owned his own...
Rainer "Ray" P. Scholze
Aug 20, 2018
Rainer "Ray" P. Scholze, 51, of Rockford, passed away August 20, 2018. Born February 10, 1967 in Dortmund, Germany; he was the son of Adolf W. and Christel (Mueller) Scholze. He was employed with Woods Equipment Company, a subsidiary of Blount International for 15 years. Rainer was a great man with a big heart who loved his family and the...
Beverly R. Wendorf
Aug 20, 2018
Beverly R. Wendorf, 77, of Rockford passed away Sunday, August 20, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born January 3, 1941, in Pana, Illinois, the daughter of Henry and Laura (Garrett) Young. Bev married Robert Wendorf on August 26, 1961 in Monroe Center. Bev loved music, singing and playing the piano. She enjoyed playing bridge and card club dates....
Larry D. Christensen
Aug 18, 2018
Larry D. Christensen was called home August 18, 2018, at the age of 79. Larry was born on May 25, 1939, in Marshalltown and grew up on a farm in Toledo, Iowa. He is the oldest son of Henrik and Helen Christensen. He graduated from Toledo High School in 1957 and graduated college from Iowa State University in 1961. He...
Jane L. Kling
Aug 18, 2018
Jane L. Kling, 88, of Rockford, passed away August 18, 2018 at Alden Debes Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Born May 8, 1930 in Rockford; she was the daughter of George and Helen (Swanson) Hedlund. She married Lloyd Kling Jr. on September 28, 1952 in Rockford. Jane was a lifetime member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and she retired from...
Frances L. Bachman
Aug 17, 2018
Frances L. Bachman, 85, Winnebago, died Friday, August 17, 2018 in her home. Born February 4, 1933 in Blairsville, PA, daughter of Thomas and Margaret Barron Williams. Married Lester D. Bachman in Rockford in October of 1954. He died June 2, 1986. Frances was a kind & loving christian with strong faith in Jesus, she built her life around it....
Ruth Mendez
Aug 16, 2018
Ruth Mendez, 91, of Rockford, passed away August 16, 2018. Born in Chicago, IL. Employed by Commercial Wire and PA Peterson Home. Survived by son Bruce (Kristie) of Chicago, sister-in-law Miriam Seaholm of Rockford and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, sister and brothers. Service will be 11 am Friday, August 24, 2018 Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910...
James J. "Jim" Tulley
Aug 15, 2018
James J. “Jim” Tulley, 68, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at home surrounded by the love of his family. Born May 3, 1950, the son of Edward M. Tulley and Margaret (McGrath) Tulley. Graduated from St. Bridget Elementary School and Boylan High School. Attended Rock Valley College. Married his high school sweetheart, Sue Michalik on July 4, 1970...
Gordon "Gordy" H. Carlson
Aug 15, 2018
Gordon “Gordy” Hillberg Carlson, 87, of Roscoe, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Gordon was born February 14, 1931 in Rockford, son of Carl A. and Christine (Hillberg) Carlson. He married Shirley Hart on June 25, 1949 in Beloit, WI. He later married Jacqueline Hollis on August 26, 1969 in Commerce City, CO. Throughout most of his life, Gordy...
Dennis J. Schaer
Aug 14, 2018
Dennis James Schaer, 73, of Rockford died at home August 14, 2018, surrounded by his family after a yearlong battle against glioblastoma mulitforme. Born June 3, 1945, son of Robert and Lena (Tarro) Schaer. Graduate of West High School and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Served in the US Army Reserves from 1967-1973. Dennis was a CPA and worked...
Jeremy Charles Schoonhoven
Aug 13, 2018
Jeremy Charles Schoonhoven, 32, of Rockford, IL, completed his round trip the morning of August 13, 2018. Born in Rockford, IL on June 22, 1986 and passed through Rockford Memorial on his way back to heaven. Jeremy truly brought love and light into this world. In spite of the suffering he endured, he always managed to show his beautiful smile...
Roger Lee Cavins
Aug 13, 2018
Roger Lee Cavins, 53, of Rockford passed away Monday, August 13, 2018. Born January 4, 1965, in Pikeville, Kentucky, the son of Bradley and Mary (Rowe) Cavins. Roger worked in construction labor. He was kind hearted, generous and always willing to help others. Roger enjoyed motorcycles, fishing and coffee. He liked watching the Green Bay Packers and served his faith...
Arnold J. Boylan
Aug 13, 2018
Arnold J. Boylan, 95, of Cherry Valley, passed away August 13, 2018 in his home. Born August 22, 1922 in Stone Lake, WI; he was the son of James and Zady (Baker) Boylan. A member of St. Mary Oratory of Rockford, Arnold retired from International Harvester after more than 30 years of employment. An avid reader, Arnold enjoyed restoring and...
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